Insights
Notes & views
Considered perspectives on markets, financing, residency and cross-border investing.
Market Note · 3 min read
Oman Integrated Tourism Complex ownership in 2026: what the Muscat numbers signal
Why Integrated Tourism Complexes remain the main route into Oman for foreign buyers, and what the reported 2026 Muscat and national figures actually show.
Market Note · 3 min read
Rental income from Dubai property tax in India: what the DTAA actually says
Indian buyers often assume the double taxation treaty shelters Dubai rent from Indian tax. Article 6 allocates taxing rights; it does not grant relief.
Market Note · 3 min read
Abu Dhabi freehold zones for foreigners: where you can buy, and what registration costs
Nine designated investment areas make up the Abu Dhabi freehold zones for foreigners. A look at the rights on offer and the reported cost of registering.
Market Note · 3 min read
Dubai buyers and TCS on foreign remittance for property: what it costs and how it is recovered
Indian buyers in Dubai meet tax collected at source before the seller does. What the reported rate and threshold are, and why it is a timing cost, not a fee.
Market Note · 3 min read
Dubai purchases from India: how to transfer money from India to Dubai for property
The legal route for an Indian resident funding a Dubai purchase: the LRS annual limit, why names on the title matter, TCS, and registration costs.
Market Note · 3 min read
Dubai off-plan oversight in September 2026: what the new registration platform signals
Dubai's registry has consolidated project registration, escrow and transaction records into a single developer platform. A calm read on what actually changes.
Market Note · 3 min read
Phuket foreign buyer demand in September 2026: what the latest transfer data signals
Foreign condominium transfer value rose around 20 per cent in Q2 2026 while unit volumes held broadly flat. Oakbrick reads the signal for Phuket.
Market Note · 3 min read
Abu Dhabi residential supply to 2030: what the delivery pipeline signals
The Abu Dhabi supply pipeline runs to around 71,000 units by 2030, with a 2028 peak and most of it in just six districts.
Market Note · 3 min read
Abu Dhabi off-plan mortgages in 2026: what the new framework signals
Abu Dhabi has opened construction stage mortgage finance on off-plan units. A considered look at what the ADREC framework changes, and what it does not.
Market Note · 3 min read
Muscat real estate in September 2026: what the shift to integrated development signals
Sales contracts up around 14.5 per cent, mortgage volumes up around 25.7 per cent. Reading Oman's 2026 transaction data for Muscat property buyers.
Market Note · 3 min read
Dubai off-plan registration in September 2026: what the new DLD platform means for buyers
A new Dubai Land Department platform joins project registration, unit sales and escrow into one record. Why that matters if you buy off-plan.
Market Note · 3 min read
Phuket property demand in September 2026: what Thailand's foreign transfer data signals
Thailand's second quarter foreign transfer data shows flat volume and higher value. Oakbrick reads what that mix shift means for Phuket property.
Market Note · 3 min read
Muscat off-plan property rules in September 2026: what the escrow requirement changes
Oman's Real Estate Regulation Law puts off-plan sales in Muscat behind licensing and escrow. What buyers should verify before paying.
Market Note · 3 min read
Abu Dhabi off-plan mortgages in September 2026: what the new framework changes
A new Abu Dhabi framework lets off-plan buyers finance during construction rather than at handover. The practical effect is on cash flow, not headlines.
Market Note · 3 min read
Dubai property transactions in September 2026: what the weekly mix signals
A single week of Dubai property data showed around AED 10.67 billion in activity. The composition, not the headline, is what advisers should read.
Market Guide · 8 min read
Buying property in Dubai as an NRI
Freehold zones, zero annual property tax and a residency pathway through the Golden Visa, why Dubai has become the most accessible cross-border market for non-resident Indians.
Residency · 6 min read
Golden Visa, explained
Who qualifies, the property thresholds that unlock 2- and 10-year residency, and how to sponsor family, without the myths.
Finance · 7 min read
How mortgages work for overseas buyers
Loan-to-value limits for non-residents, fixed versus variable rates, and the documents that get you pre-approved before you fly.
Advisory · 5 min read
Education before transaction: how we advise
We are paid by developers and banks only on completed deals, so our first job is to make you a confident buyer, never to close you.
Market Spotlight · 6 min read
Muscat: a quieter opportunity
Oman's freehold communities offer lower entry prices, residency by investment and a slower, lifestyle-led alternative to the Gulf's louder markets.
Relocation · 5 min read
Timing your move: residency and relocation
Sequencing visa approval, banking, currency transfers and school terms so the paperwork never outruns the purchase.
Market Spotlight · 7 min read
Abu Dhabi: the capital's case for patient capital
Freehold investment zones, a sovereign-backed economy and a slower, value-led market, why the UAE capital rewards long-term investors.
Market Spotlight · 7 min read
Phuket: lifestyle yield in Southeast Asia
Branded villas, professionally managed condos and a tourism-led rental market, how international buyers approach ownership in Thailand.
Relocation · 6 min read
Life in Dubai: what owners actually experience
Tax, safety, schooling and healthcare, the day-to-day realities behind the headline of a tax-efficient global base.
Residency · 6 min read
UAE visa options for property owners
From the ten-year Golden Visa to property-linked residency, the routes that turn a UAE investment into a place to live.